Vaccinium laevigatum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bojer ex Dunal
Source:
tro
Year:
1839
Citation Micro:
Prodr. [A. P. de Candolle] 7(2): 571. 1839 [late Dec 1839]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001047796
Common Names
- Smooth Blueberry
- Smooth Bilberry
- Smooth Vaccinium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vaccinium laevigatum (also called Smooth Blueberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to North America. It is a slow-growing shrub that typically grows to 1-2 m tall, with small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is found in rocky areas, scrub, and dry woods.
Uses & Benefits
Vaccinium laevigatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vaccinium laevigatum is a white or pink bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, shiny berry. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vaccinium laevigatum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained seed tray. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Vaccinium laevigatum
Vaccinium laevigatum can be found in North America.
Species in the Vaccinium genus
Vaccinium absconditum, Vaccinium acosta, Vaccinium acrobracteatum, Vaccinium acutissimum, Vaccinium adenandrum, Vaccinium adenanthum, Vaccinium adenochaetum, Vaccinium adenotrichum, Vaccinium affine, Vaccinium affinis, Vaccinium africanum, Vaccinium agusanense, Vaccinium aitapense, Vaccinium alainii, Vaccinium alaskaense, Vaccinium alatum, Vaccinium albicans, Vaccinium albidens, Vaccinium almedae, Vaccinium altiterrae, Vaccinium altomontanum, Vaccinium alvarezii, Vaccinium amakhangium, Vaccinium amamianum, Vaccinium amazonicum, Vaccinium ambivalens, Vaccinium ambyandrum, Vaccinium amoenum, Vaccinium amphoterum, Vaccinium amplexicaule, Vaccinium amplifolium, Vaccinium ampullaceum, Vaccinium andringitrense, Vaccinium angiense, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulatum, Vaccinium angulosum, Vaccinium angustifolium, Vaccinium angustilimbum, Vaccinium antipodum, Vaccinium apiculatum, Vaccinium apophysatum, Vaccinium appendiculatum, Vaccinium apricum, Vaccinium arboreum, Vaccinium arbutoides, Vaccinium arctostaphylos, Vaccinium arcuatum, Vaccinium ardisioides, Vaccinium arenarium,
Species in the Ericaceae family
References
Wenceslas Bojer (1795-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bojer' in the authors string.
Michel Félix Dunal (1789-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dunal' in the authors string.